School Board Adopted FY 2013 Budget - Fluvanna County Public ...

On – Going Budgetary and Program Scrutiny
The ongoing challenging economy requires that rigorous scrutiny of the budget be the norm.
Programs continue to be reviewed with consideration for continuation or alteration. The following programs
have been examined during Fiscal Year 2012.
Program
Division Vehicle Fleet
Professional Development
Staff (1)
Outcome
Reported to School Board November 9, 2011. Revised
employee eligibility for assignment and use of division
vehicles.
Continued to minimize employee travel, using on – site
webinars to the maximum extent possible.
Staff Restructuring has been made part of basic business –
follow the child, move staff to classrooms.
Staff (2)
Review and adjust employee’s contract length.
Pre - School
Program is funded primarily through federal and State grants –
pay local match of $95,128 to receive $150,872.
Alternative Education
Property Insurance (1)
Property Insurance (2)
Legal Services
Adult Literacy
Field Trips
Athletics: Student "Pay - to -
Participate"
Early Retirement Incentive Program
(ERIP)
SOL test results continue to show student improvement and
return to traditional classroom.
Eliminated duplicate coverage from more expensive, less
robust State program.
Aggressively pursuing claims and associated funds
appropriation.
After extended review, switched to a retainer agreement
starting January 1, 2012.
Approximate local cost is $90,000 – balance reimbursed/paid
for by regional groups and grants.
Have limited number and length.
Continue with students paying $60 to participate in VHSL
activities. Routinely students participate in a variety of
fundraising activities to offset this cost.
Continue to review options to restructure for FY 2013. Instituted
Extended Service Program opportunities in FY 2012.
Governor's School
Examining how other fiscal agents operate.
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